what size aquarium would this be for? iv got a 30 long, and a 10 gallon id like to cool both.
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Right now I have this chiller cooling my 30 gallon and it cools it with ease.
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we have them on a 20 gallon. it works well for that. im not sure about a 10.
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I would go something a little bigger with more surface area at the base. A 20-30 gallon aquarium would work well.
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It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « Show Less
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A medium canister will work wonders for that size aquarium. I have a 75 gal and the med is perfect
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Hi Melissa, good question and I think that you would be fine with a 5.0 gallon, the most popular size. I would also consider putting a frozen gallon jug of water in the container in the morning each day (like a big ice cube) which will keep the water cool and inhibit algae growth which can be an issue in warm weather. Also check out the Chiller Cover, which is a thermal cover for your Critter Cooler that increases sun protection 10X's. Hope this helps, best of luck keeping your big baby cool this summer. James Mushen
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I bought a Marina C10 Submersible Aquarium Heater, 10W. It works fantasticly. I put it inside the white tube, behide the filtersthere is plenty of room and it fits just right. The temp. stay constant and my betta LOVE this Aquarium.
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I used it in a 10 gallon before I put it in my 50 gallon. I kept it turned down all the way, buried it under the gravel and it was great!! I wouldn't turn it up but if you keep it closed off most of the way (the ability to adjust the airflow is a great feature)...and you would be good to go. It is better in my eyes in that way than a smaller bubble stone because if you upgrade in the future it can be used in a much bigger aquarium as well. So short answer-yes you can use it in a 10 gallon. I did.
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It should be ok..that filter is up to 40g.... That thing should keep your tank pretty clean. Plus you can adjust the flow so your not creating a whirlpool inside the small tank. IMO I'd upgrade to at least a 20 or 30 gallon... Hope I helped!!
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Move your tank ... room is too hot .Over kill for that small of a tank ..Put it in cooler room and put a small cooling fan on it.
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I have a 40 gallon and this size works well, it should e adequate for that size also
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I use mine on a five gallon tank and think it would work equally well for 10 gallons... I would not go smaller.
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My tank is 30 and this one works perfect since its right in the middle of the ranges. If u have a 20 I'd go with the smaller one.
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I have this chiller cooling a 55g reef with a 30g sump. I run 2 150w metal halides and it keeps the tank within a two degree swing between 76-78 degrees. Before I added I was creeping over 80-81 with fans blowing on the water surface.
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I use the mini siphon on my ten gallon and it works awesome! I had a larger one from a different aquarium and it really was impractical for that size tank.
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Too much? Lol this is perfect for a ten gallon. And you have a 55 which makes me think it's not enough. That's me responding at a 2. Don't make me turn it up to a ten. In all seriousness there is not anything you can do. However, I am still honestly surprised it's too much. May I ask how?
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I have a 10 gallon tank I use as a quarantine tank and the QuietFlow 10 intake is about 1/2 down the tank so it should be okay. However sometimes these filters struggle if there is not a lot of water above the intake. You might want to look for some kind of extension tube to get the intake for the filter lower in the tank. I think you'd be okay without one but the filter may have to work a little harder.